Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids

Spend turkey day in Cedar Rapids! We’ve got everything you need to make this Thanksgiving delicious, fun and stress-free.

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Thanksgiving Activities

Thanksgiving Day Meals

Thanksgiving Activities

Neighborhood Night, Big Grove Brewery

November 26, 2025
Kick off the holiday celebrations early with Neighborhood Night! Relax and have some fun before the formal day tomorrow with a Pie Raffle, Delicious Pie Shot Specials, Paint-Your-Own 7oz Glass and more.

Friends(giving) Trivia Night, Lindale Neighborhood Pub

November 26, 2025
Get your Friends together, because this is Must See TV Trivia you don't want to miss! FREE To Play. Win Gift Cards!

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K, Green Square Park

November 27, 2025
Join the annual tradition! Make room for your Thanksgiving feast with this 5K run through downtown Cedar Rapids. The finish line will greet you with a donut. Want make it even more fun? Find or make a Thanksgiving costume!

Cousin Eddie's Thanksgiving Party at Clock House, Clock House Brewery

November 27, 2025
The legend is back, folks. Cousin Eddie has rolled his RV into the Clock House Brewing taproom. This Thanksgiving, we’re keeping a beloved Cedar Rapids tradition alive as Clock House Brewing proudly hosts the Cousin Eddie Party, carrying on the legacy that Iowa Brewing Company started.

Disney's Frozen, Theatre Cedar Rapids

November 28-30, 2025
The beautiful kingdom of Arendelle comes to life on the TCR stage this holiday season! Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s been concealing take control and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find and bring her home – with the help of ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Shop Small Weekend, Czech Village & New Bohemia District

November 29, 2025
'Tis the season for holiday shopping! Spend the weekend after Thanksgiving exploring small businesses in Czech Village & New Bohemia in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Small Business Saturday, Uptown Marion

November 29, 2025
The Uptown Marion District invites you to kick off the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday. Uptown Marion Main Street and Marion Chamber of Commerce will host a shopping event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For even more fun things to do on Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids, check out our fall activities blog.

Thanksgiving Day Meals:

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Buffet, The DoubleTree by Hilton - 350First
Enjoy family time and avoid cooking and cleaning on Thanksgiving at 350First. Breakfast served 7am – 10am. Thanksgiving Buffet served 11am – 3pm $37 (Reservations recommended via Opentable). Restaurant menu and Thanksgiving 3-course plate $29 available from 4pm till 10pm.

Thanksgiving Dinner, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
Get ready to gather, give thanks, and indulge! Our annual Thanksgiving celebration at The Class Act Restaurant is just around the corner — and it's shaping up to be a feast you won't want to miss. Reservations required.

Take and Bakes

Frydae Thanksgiving Ice Box Pie, Frydae Marion
Frydae pies offer a nice alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving pie. They are $25 each and very comfortably serve 8, plus they’re pretty! Just keep them in the “ice box” until you’re ready to serve. How to order: Call 319-200-4550, FB or Instagram message or Pop into 743 10th St, Marion.

Kirkwood Thanksgiving Take & Bake Dinners, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center

This Thanksgiving, we're making it easier than ever to cook for friends and family with our delicious Thanksgiving Take and Bake meals. Our dinners include the turkey, all your favorite sides, choice of pie, and much more! As an added bonus, we're even including cinnamon rolls to enjoy for breakfast the next day. Order by November 21, 2025. Click for the full menu.

Lightworks Cafe Thanksgiving Take & Bake Dinner, Lightworks Cafe

Plan your Thanksgiving meals ahead of time and #letlightworksdothehardworkforyou this year. There are three ways to order:

1. Order by phone or at our cafe Thursday - Sunday 8 am - 2 pm. (319) 449-4046.
2. Order by email: thelightworksia@gmail.com.
3. Order by private message on Facebook or Instagram. @lightworkscafe.

Don't forget to get your order in before the deadline on Saturday 11/22 at 2 pm.

Up in Smoke Thanksgiving Pick-up Order, Up in Smoke BBQ

Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and we're here to help make your holiday feast a success! You can submit your order until 3pm November 20th! Don't wait too long, we only have space for 30 turkeys! Check out the link to learn more and order.

Goldfinch Thanksgiving Take & Bake Feast, Goldfinch Tap & Eatery - Marion

From our kitchen to your table, let us make your Thanksgiving a little easier (and a lot more delicious). Our Take + Bake Thanksgiving Dinners are made with the same care and comfort you’d find around our own family table. Call 319-246-3238 to reserve your feast.